Le Bontemps Café & Catering Bon Appetit
$$ • Soul Food, Caterers, CajunAbout Le Bontemps Café & Catering Bon Appetit
Customers' Favorites
Cajun Sampler Plate with Seafood
Jace's Blackened Chicken Pasta
Mike's Cajun Scramble
Fried Crispy Catfish
Fried Shrimp Platter
Taste of New Orleans
Crab Garlic Fries
Crawfish Etouffee
Cucumber Lemonade
Andouille Sausage
Recent Reviews
131 ratings
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The best food in Portland! Truly authentic and amazing customer service!
We have been searching for a restaurant that has food that tastes like home for 2.5 years after moving to Portland from Louisiana. Not only was the food absolutely fantastic, but the owner Andrea made us feel like family and was so friendly. We can’t wait to become regulars!
We have been searching for a restaurant that has food that tastes like home for 2.5 years after moving to Portland from Louisiana. Not only was the food absolutely fantastic, but the owner Andrea made us feel like family and was so friendly. We can’t wait to become regulars!
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4 - 8PM |
| Friday | 5 - 8PM |
| Saturday | 1 - 8PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 3PM |
Le Bontemps Café & Catering Bon Appetit is a welcoming restaurant that offers authentic and flavorful NOLA-inspired cuisine. Guests consistently praise the food for its home-cooked quality and real depth of seasoning. Popular dishes include the catfish, spicy jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, chicken dirty rice, and corn pudding. The banana pudding and sides like rice beans and collards are also favorites. Many visitors highlight the family-owned atmosphere, describing it as warm, genuine, and “old school,” with a casual and comfortable environment. The staff are friendly and welcoming, often making diners feel like family from the moment they arrive. The restaurant’s vibe is complemented by music in the background and a full hot sauce selection, adding to the authentic experience. Whether dining in or taking food to-go, guests find the meals made with love and soul, and feel that the quality exceeds the price. Several visitors express their desire to return, especially after memorable experiences with dishes like catfish and jambalaya pasta. Overall, Le Bontemps Café & Catering Bon Appetit stands out as a Portland gem, providing a true taste of down-home Creole and soul food in a cozy, friendly setting.